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ANNOUNCEMENT FROM KRISS USA

KRISS USA, an innovative designer and manufacturer of small arms, has begun delivery of the first DEFIANCE® DMK22, .22LR chambered AR-15 style carbines, to authorized resellers and distributors. Available models include the DMK22C as well as the DMK22 LVOA, officially licensed by War Sport Manufacturing.

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The DMK22C features a 16.5”, 4140 Chrome Moly, barrel with a 1:16” twist rate, ½” x 28 RH threading, and black nitride coating. The 13” free floating hand guard is made from aircraft grade aluminum, with a MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny top rail and modular rail section attachment points at the three, six, and nine o’clock positions. The DMK22 LVOA features the iconic War Sport LVOA modular hand guard. The proprietary sporting rifle receivers are forged from an aluminum alloy and are designed to be compatible with AR-15 upgrade parts; such as MILSPEC butt stocks, pistol grips, dust covers, charging handles, forward assists, magazine releases, muzzle devices, and hand guards. The bolt catch functions with the included DEFIANCE® .22LR magazine to lock the bolt back when empty, even when the magazine is removed.

DMK trigger group

Further customization can be achieved with different barrel profiles, through a patent pending barrel adaptor system. The DMK22C is compatible with most Ruger® 10/22® aftermarket barrels. Additionally, select .22LR AR-15 magazines also fit and feed in the DEFIANCE® DMK22C, though they do not trigger the bolt catch. The DMK22C is also compatible with a select number of AR-15 aftermarket trigger packs.

DMK rail

Standard furniture for all DEFIANCE® DMK22 carbines include the DEFIANCE® Low Profile Flip Sights, DS150 adjustable stock, and pistol grip.

DMK action

The DEFIANCE® DMK22C is available in Black with an MSRP of $699.00. Cerakote® color options for the DMK22C are available in Flat Dark Earth and OD Green for an MSRP of $799.00. The DEFIANCE® DMK22 LVOA is available in Black for an MSRP of $799.00. All models of the DEFIANCE® DMK22 include a 15 rounds capacity DEFIANCE® magazine, 10 rounds magazines are also available for capacity restricted markets.

For more information, go to: https://kriss-usa.com/

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